The Met Gala is an eagerly awaited annual occasion, often graced by international celebrities. Recently, images purportedly depicting pop sensations Rihanna and Katy Perry at the gala have emerged on various social platforms. These images have garnered considerable interest, amassing millions of views.

Social Media Claims

X (previously known as Twitter) members have shared images depicting Rihanna and Katy Perry's presence at the current year's Met Gala, taking place tonight in New York. These images have garnered significant circulation throughout the platform.

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Furthermore, we discovered the same claim on Thread as well.

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However, our investigation revealed that these pictures are artificial, and both pop stars did not attend the gala.

Fact-Check

According to a report by People Magazine, Rihanna, a regular attendee and fashion icon at the Met Gala, unfortunately missed the 2024 event due to illness. As an exclusive source revealed, "Rihanna was unable to attend the Met Gala as she was sick with the flu." (Source)

Katy Perry announced on her Instagram account that work commitments prevented her from attending the Met Gala. She also shared a conversation with her mother, clarifying that the widely circulated picture of her at the gala was AI-generated.

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Moreover, upon further investigation, we discovered the same photo posted on X platform as early as April 21, 2024. It was accompanied by other edited pictures of her with a caption that translates to “What if Rihanna arrived at the 2024 Met Gala? Choose one.”

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Likewise, we discovered the same photo of Katy Perry posted on X, 21 days prior to the Met Gala night.

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Therefore, it’s clear that the images circulating on social media could not be genuine photographs of the event. Aside from the two global singers, several anticipated celebrities did not show up, such as Taylor Swift, Jared Leto, Beyonce, Harry Styles, and others (Source: Hollywood Reporter).

Summary

In conclusion, the photos purporting to show Rihanna and Katy Perry at the Met Gala are manipulated. Despite the convincing nature of these images, Katy Perry has confirmed that she did not attend the event. Similarly, Rihanna reportedly couldn't attend due to illness.

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Title:Images depicting Rihanna and Katy Perry from the Met Gala 2024 have been ALTERED.

Written By: Fact Crescendo Team

Result: False

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